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07. P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History

 Classification
Identifier: 07
Florida History major manuscript collections include the papers of many prominent political and social leaders, as well as the papers of civic, trade and social organizations. Many of the manuscript groups contain business records as well as photographic materials that document the state's agricultural, environmental, military, and social history (the citrus, cattle, and naval stores industries; Seminole Wars; ethnic relations; immigration; etc.). Please note that a separate list exists for the Florida History Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

Found in 231 Collections and/or Records:

J. Herbert Burke Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 207
Abstract

Correspondence, biographical information, speeches, campaign materials, legislative papers, and photographs of Representative J. Herbert Burke of Florida.

Dates: 1966-1996

Austin Shuey Mann Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 209
Abstract

The correspondence, telegrams, receipts, and miscellaneous materials of Austin Shuey Mann, Florida attorney, agriculturist, and state representative.

Dates: 1892-1912

Stephen C. O'Connell Florida Supreme Court Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 210
Abstract

Papers pertaining to the work of Stephen O'Connell during his service as a Florida Supreme Court Justice.

Dates: 1955-1967

Alonzo B. Noyes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 241
Abstract

Receipts, vouchers, freight lists, and correspondence addressed to Alonzo B. Noyes, a Collector of Customs and a Superintendent of Lights during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1859-1867

General Duncan Lamont Clinch Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 211
Abstract

Letters, legal documents, wills, and newspaper clippings pertaining to General Duncan Lamont Clinch and family.

Dates: 1804-1904

Arthur E. Morgan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 237
Abstract

Papers relating to Morgan's work as a civil engineer and to the Dayton Morgan Engineering Company's various water control projects throughout Florida, in particular to drainage of the Everglades.

Dates: 1912-1954

Charles Holton "Southward to the Florida Keys" Album

 Collection
Identifier: MS 238
Abstract

This is the account, complete with a map and photographs, of a pre-WWII trip from New Jersey to Florida.

Dates: 1938

Albert DeVane Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 212
Abstract

The Albert DeVane Collection represents a portion of the papers and photographs of a historian who focused his life on Seminole Indian culture. The writings and photographs in the collection center around Seminole Indians from the Brighton Reservation.

Dates: 1950-1966

Jerald T. Milanich Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 221
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, research materials, and various collected publications of Jerald T. Milanich.

Dates: 1963-2004

John K. Mahon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 225
Abstract

Files of papers from 1961-2002, mostly dealing with Seminole Indian history, military history, and environmental activism.

Dates: 1961-2002